We ‘all need to pay attention’ to China and Russia in Arctic, says top US commander
Chairman of Joint Chiefs Charles Brown says countries need to know if partnership is for the collective good or a challenge to other nations.
Japan passengers pay extra for cabbies to act as bodyguards or ninjas with dramatic drop-offs
There are also rides featuring a rear window projection screen displaying a popular horror movie character.
Mainland Chinese buyers help fuel Hong Kong property sales after cooling measures scrapped
Buyers from the mainland accounted for 7,575 primary and secondary property transactions in the first eight months of the year.
Hong Kong police investigate alleged hit-and-run involving dead cat in New Territories
Police say a woman, 43, alerted them to the cat found on Kam Tin Road in the Shek Kong area of Yuen Long.
Hong Kong police probe case of Mannings security guards grabbing customer for ‘shoplifting’
Shopper said she thought she was being kidnapped after being intercepted by two women who accused her of shoplifting.
Women at Japan’s top university call out gender imbalance: ‘this has to end’
Just one in 10 researchers at the University of Tokyo are women, and one in five students.
US sway over Netanyahu tested as Israel vows ‘deadly’ Iran hit
White House tries to temper Israel’s retaliation against Iran as Israeli defence minister vows ‘surprising’ response.
Hong Kong’s film industry leaders hail trade deal with mainland, seek clarity on details
An insider says the measure will help city’s film companies with promotions and screening arrangements on the mainland.
Double-digit bump in business for some Hong Kong food and catering businesses over National Day, lawmaker says
Tommy Cheung says he received positive feedback from the 3,661 restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and convenience stores that rolled out deals.
China to end Australian lobster ban by end of year, ‘huge relief’ for industry
China is set to lift its ban on Australian lobster imports by the end of the year following a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.